Volvo 960 1990 vs Volvo 850 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 226 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Volvo 960 engine produces 36 HP less power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo 850. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 9.4 | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 960 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 960 could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo 850) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Volvo 960) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volvo 960 is 14 cm longer than the Volvo 850, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 960 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2125 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo 850. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 800 | |
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